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Saleh Alharbi

Saleh Alharbi

professor of Comparative literature
Medinah

Summary

Internationally experienced academic professional who is committed to developing himself and pushing my capabilities within the academic sphere. A collaborative team player and highly capable academic leader who is well versed in academic management, strategic planning, social contact, and ideation which has been developed through multiple leadership positions during the last 9 years such as Associate Professor, Dean of Scientific Research & Manager of International Co-Operation. Currently seeking a academic leadership role where I can contribute with my almost 15 years of academic experience including experience at Stanford in the US and Exeter in the UK. I am adept at creating an engaging curriculum and fostering high levels of student participation in both classroom and distance learning environments. Fervent in Scientific research I am eager to contribute to team and organisaitonal success through challenging work, attention to detail and excellent organization skills. Furthermore I have a clear understanding of research development and training in leadership

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Professor

Islamic University of Medinah
01.2024 - Current
  • Boosted student achievement by providing clear, detailed one-to-one advice on research work
  • Adapted course content to range of formats and learning styles to achieve 98% student pass rate
  • Modernised syllabus, updating with current research, new techniques, and latest findings to improve relevancy
  • Wrote scholarly articles, papers and books related to field of expertise
  • Taught online classes to large groups using Blackboard to upload learning materials and assess students' work
  • Administered examinations, assessed results, and issued fair grades
  • Facilitated workshops, tutorials, and seminars with opportunities to stimulate students' critical thinking and analysis
  • Prepared and delivered lectures on diverse topics related to Modern Literature and Comparative Literature
  • Contributed to department and faculty meetings to continuously assess and improve internal practices
  • Presented at industry-leading conferences and seminars to share research
  • Tutored students struggling with material, improving understanding and academic performance
  • Provided students with ten contact hours in weekly lectures and seminars
  • Supervised work undertaken on key projects related to students' advanced degrees.

Dean of scientific research

Islamic University of Medinah
04.2018 - 03.2022
  • Led the team of scientific research strategic plan at Islamic university of Madinah 2020-2023
  • Accurately collated and summarised gathered information in scientific research at the university for future reference
  • Partnered with a team of researchers to strengthen research infrastructure
  • Drove evidence-based, user-centred design and product development
  • Held the Scientific Research Week for the first time in the history of the university, with the participation of all faculties at the university, which became an annual event held every year
  • Interpreted data to analyse trends and progress investigations
  • Recruited and hired qualified staff to build a successful education team
  • Coordinated administrative operations to maintain compliance and accuracy across recordkeeping and financial areas
  • Developed programme structures and courses in line with master's in literature requirements
  • Analysed programme trends to identify areas of improvement and recommended corrective actions
  • Integrated approaches to modernise and streamline programme operations, maintaining financial solvency and improving student performance
  • Maintained programme operating within budget levels, maximising resource utilisation whilst minimising costs
  • Collaborated with parents and teaching staff on strategies to reduce disruptive behavioural incidents
  • Remained current on applicable codes and guidelines to maintain compliant programme operations
  • Made the institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records
  • Strengthened community engagement strategies to boost programme outreach.

Manager of International cooperation

Islamic University Of Medinah
02.2017 - 07.2020
  • Evaluated policies for technical feasibility and potential constraints
  • Consulted interested parties and specific stakeholders to gather information for new policies and updates
  • We were able to sign cooperation agreements with several leading universities in the world, including Oxford University in the United Kingdom
  • Outlined recommendations in detailed reports founded on data-driven insights
  • Encouraged dialogue about policy changes, leveraging information to better target initiatives and serve identified needs
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to evaluate and mitigate interactions
  • Determined financial implications of proposed policy changes
  • Drafted new policy documentation and briefing papers
  • Oversaw implementation of new policies and adapted plans to meet overall objectives
  • Facilitated communication between government agencies, citizens, and businesses
  • Compared current programme operations against policies and highlighted gaps
  • Presented reports to interested groups or stakeholders and fielded questions
  • Built positive relationships with local representatives to stay current on needs and understand policy impacts.

Development Team Lead

Islamic University Of Medinah
05.2018 - 02.2019
  • Led the team of developing Website of Islamic university of Madinah 2018-2019
  • One-to-one coaching Lecture/seminar planning Virtual classroom management Academic programme development Blackboard Collaborate Research and analysis Academic advisement Comparative literature scholar Learning management interfaces Literature analysis Programme development and management Syllabus development

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Stanford Executive Program

Stanford University Graduate School of Business

Doctor of Philosophy - Comparative Literature

Exeter University
Exeter, UK

Master of Arts - Literature

Islamic University of Medinah

Bachelor of Arts - Arabic Language

Islamic University of Medinah

Skills

Strategic planning

Team Leadership

Critical Thinking

Research and analysis

Workshops and Seminars

Group Discussions

Lesson Planning

Mentoring

Performance Evaluations

Syllabus Development

Summarycareerachievements

  • Built A successful cooperation with several leading international Universities globally including the University of Oxford (The first Saudi university to do so)
  • Launching more than eight programs to support scientific research for professors and postgraduate students, with funding exceeding 27 million Saudi riyals.
  • Increasing the academic papers of researchers at the Islamic University in classified journals by 300% within three years
  • Printing twenty-five academic books in the university presses.
  • Partnered with a team of researchers to strengthen research infrastructure.
  • Drove evidence-based, user-centred design and product development.
  • Held the Scientific Research Week for the first time in the history of the university, with the participation of all faculties at the university, which became an annual event held every year.

Publications

  • The scholars' lament in contemporary Saudi poetry.
  • Image of the West in Saudi poetry.
  • Conflict and identity transformations in Saudi poetry 2016
  • Edward Said and Arab Image Studies 2017
  • Minor identities of young poets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Medina as a model 2019
  • The imagined identity of Bedouinism in modern Saudi poetry 2020
  • The classical poem as a cultural certificate 20121
  • Ghazi Al-Qusaibi as a comparative researcher 2022
  • The Thresholds of the Classical Poem: A Cultural Document 2022
  • Literary Criticism in the Novel Al-Usfouriya by Ghazi Al-Qusaibi An inductive Analytical Study 2023
  • Comparative literature and interdisciplinary studies 2023
  • The image of the Arab in the Disciplina clericalis 2023

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Professor

Islamic University of Medinah
01.2024 - Current

Development Team Lead

Islamic University Of Medinah
05.2018 - 02.2019

Dean of scientific research

Islamic University of Medinah
04.2018 - 03.2022

Manager of International cooperation

Islamic University Of Medinah
02.2017 - 07.2020

Diploma of Higher Education - Stanford Executive Program

Stanford University Graduate School of Business

Doctor of Philosophy - Comparative Literature

Exeter University

Master of Arts - Literature

Islamic University of Medinah

Bachelor of Arts - Arabic Language

Islamic University of Medinah
Saleh Alharbiprofessor of Comparative literature